Event Details
City:
Jersey City
Country:
United States
Region:
North America
Date:
Apr 19, 2026
Elevation Profile:
Hilly
Elevation Gain (meters):
290 m
Net Elevation (meters):
0 m
Race Size (runners):
10,000
Registration Details
Registration Status:
CLOSED
Registration Deadline:
CLOSED
Official Website:
Race Description
The Jersey City Marathon takes place in Jersey City, New Jersey, with a course that runs through several neighborhoods and along the Hudson River waterfront. The race starts in the Newport area and finishes near Exchange Place, offering views of the Manhattan skyline during parts of the route. The course includes sections through downtown streets as well as waterfront paths and nearby parks. The elevation profile shows several rolling sections, with the most noticeable climbs occurring in the middle and later portions of the course.
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